Six-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams withdrew today from next week’s East West Bank Classic at Home Depot Center in Carson because of a left thumb injury she suffered in her fourth-round Wimbledon victory, tournament organizers announced.

Williams has pulled out of five events, including the Acura Classic currently being played in Carlsbad, since Wimbledon.

Even with Williams’ departure, the tournament still has five of the world’s top 10 players, including second-rank Maria Sharapova, third-ranked Jelena Jankovic.

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